Ensemble Designs has introduced the Avenue 7400 and Avenue 9400 Sync Pulse Generators and Test Signal Generators for use in broadcast and satellite applications. The 7400, 9400 and 27 other announcements were highlighted at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention held April 20-24, 2009 in Las Vegas.
For broadcasters and mobile trucks looking to future-proof their installations, the 9400 3 Gb/s Signal Generator and Test Signal Generator offers every signal needed for a complete house reference system. 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI, SD SDI, analog composite, HD Tri-Level Sync, timecode, AES audio and analog audio reference outputs are generated. It provides the most types of simultaneous outputs of any TSG available. New closed caption test signals help broadcaster trouble shoot closed caption data carriage through a signal chain. The built-in memory card allows creation of custom test patterns and audio clips.
"Both manufacturers and broadcasters are expressing a real need for our new 3G TSG", said Mondae Hott, Director of Sales at Ensemble Designs. “Equipment manufacturers need a solid 3 Gb/s test signal and sync pulse generator for developing equipment in the lab.”
For the ultimate in precision reference, the 7400-GPS option can be used with the 9400 3G/HD/SD SPG and TSG module. It’s a reliable timing source that is well suited for local reference generation in broadcast, remote trucks and post.
Other 3G products on display included the new Avenue 3G electrical and optical converters, 3G distribution amplifiers, and 3G to analog and HDMI converter for monitoring.
Based in Grass Valley, California, Ensemble Designs is in their 20th year of business and is a leading provider of signal processing and infrastructure products to the professional broadcast industry. Customers include RAI, CBS News, NASA, Major League Baseball, Olympic Broadcast Organisation, Sky, ESPN and TVNZ.
